Recreation Therapist

The Mission of Helio Health is to treat and promote recovery from the effects of substance use, mental health disorders, and other behavioral healthcare issues. To support the mission of Helio Health, the Recreation Therapist will create, organize and promote leisure activities, including but not limited to arts, crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, and hobbies to help support the mental wellbeing of our patients.

The Recreation Therapist will work on a Full-Time basis at our Syracuse Inpatient Program.

In addition to Helio Health’s comprehensive benefits package, this position is eligible for up to a $1,500.00 Sign-On incentive!

Pay Rate: $24.03 - $26.70 per hour.

• Enforce rules and regulations of facility to maintain safety.
• Responsible for: exercise facilities, inventory, maintenance and upkeep of recreation materials and lounges. 
• Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities; analyze and adapt activities to individual ability levels; create activities that meet the interests of participants.
• Conduct programming evaluation to ensure that the programs produce desired results.
• Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions or meetings.
• Oversee the inventory of recreational materials and activity cart.
• Think creatively to help participants overcome barriers to recovery orientated leisure.
• Consult with primary Counselor to review treatment planning goals related to leisure and activities. 
• Patient education.
• Reporting, documentation of services and record keeping.
• Consultation with other professionals.

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation, therapeutic recreation, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. 
• One year of experience in recreation or a related field preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education or work experience may be considered.
• CTRS Certification or progress toward CTRS Certification strongly preferred. 

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package Includes: 

• Health insurance including dental and vision for employees and families. 
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave - No Waiting Period for accruals. 
• Paid holidays, including a floating birthday holiday. 
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match. 
• Company paid short-term disability insurance. 
• Company sponsored life insurance. 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Helio Health provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, religion, national origin, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence, age, military or veteran status, handicap or disability, family medical history or predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, marital status, family status, political affiliation, felony conviction record, status as a victim of a crime, or status as an employee who has complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit, or any other categories, status or activity protected by federal, state or local law.

Salary and hourly compensation ranges are provided in accordance with NYS law and are based on Helio Health's good faith belief of what is accurate at the time of posting. Salary and hourly compensation offers are based on candidate's education level and experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager and program.